Instrumentation, Control and Automation Engineer (Meica) - South West England - 4813
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South West
Bridgwater
Bradney Depot
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Engineering
£26,869
We are looking for a forward thinking Engineer/ Technician, with Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) background, to work within our Supra Area team. Our MEICA assets, which range from 1940s pumping equipment to the most up to date PLCs, have a critical role in the protection of people, property and the environment.
Your role within the team will consist of taking the technical lead in maintenance best practices for ICA systems providing technical advice to other teams and participating in our response to incidents.
There may also be a requirement to provide support to other areas across the country and head office colleagues.
Your role within the team will consist of taking the technical lead in maintenance best practices for ICA systems providing technical advice to other teams and participating in our response to incidents.
There may also be a requirement to provide support to other areas across the country and head office colleagues.
The Supra Area MEICA team currently consists of 11 team members covering the South West of England. Working closely with the Field and Asset Performance teams, we have over 1400 MEICA assets with a value of over £38M, in an area from Avonmouth to Christchurch and west to Lands End. The team has a key role in ensuring our assets operate when required, providing flood protection to over 200,000 houses and benefit to the environment.
We are seeking engineers, with experience in ICA disciplines. You must have served a recognised apprenticeship with a number of years significant experience.
It will be desirable to be willing and capable of further training to develop into the role.
You will also be able to demonstrate ability in the following areas:-
• SHE, Quality and Engineering standards
• Monitoring and testing of equipment and recommending improvement opportunities
• Problem solving at root cause level.
• Understanding / navigation of PLC based systems including fault diagnosis.
Other important requirements include excellent influencing and communication skills, the confidence to work remotely and independently as part of a dispersed team and ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload.
It will be desirable to be willing and capable of further training to develop into the role.
You will also be able to demonstrate ability in the following areas:-
• SHE, Quality and Engineering standards
• Monitoring and testing of equipment and recommending improvement opportunities
• Problem solving at root cause level.
• Understanding / navigation of PLC based systems including fault diagnosis.
Other important requirements include excellent influencing and communication skills, the confidence to work remotely and independently as part of a dispersed team and ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload.
Salary: £26896 plus £6,000 Market Forces Factor dependent on skills and experience.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Frequent travel between various area office locations and sites may be required and the post requires a full UK driving license.
A working knowledge of MEICA asset management systems, such as our computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and MEICA reliability measure (MRM), will be an advantage but training will be provided.
For further details please contact Tim McCracken on 02030 250323 or alternatively email tim.mccracken@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for further information
Closing date for applications 29th May 2017 at 23:55 hours
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Frequent travel between various area office locations and sites may be required and the post requires a full UK driving license.
A working knowledge of MEICA asset management systems, such as our computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and MEICA reliability measure (MRM), will be an advantage but training will be provided.
For further details please contact Tim McCracken on 02030 250323 or alternatively email tim.mccracken@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for further information
Closing date for applications 29th May 2017 at 23:55 hours
29/05/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Delivers Results Through Others
The MEICA team delivers all of its works on the ground through our framework maintenance contractors, framework suppliers and NCPMS. The multi-displined nature of MEICA work usually requires each engineer to call upon other members of the team to contribute the specific expertise they need to deliver.
Given these factors and the volume of the work, it is imperative that the MEICA engineer needs to be an excellent communicator, a perceptive delegator and an effective programme manager.
Given these factors and the volume of the work, it is imperative that the MEICA engineer needs to be an excellent communicator, a perceptive delegator and an effective programme manager.
MEICA Technical Advice and Design
The MEICA team provide the sole source of MEICA technology knowledge into the whole business. Although the Flood Risk Management area of the agency’s work provides the majority of the workload, the MEICA team also provide technical advice, interpretation of regulatory requirements and design, to areas as diverse as Facilities management, Environmental Management and Fisheries.
The engineer needs a good working knowledge of their own discipline, to know where to find and interpret technical information/data and the ability to identify where supporting technical input is required.
The engineer needs a good working knowledge of their own discipline, to know where to find and interpret technical information/data and the ability to identify where supporting technical input is required.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
The MEICA team take the lead in the use of technology (high and low) to reduce our carbon emissions, increase operator safety and minimise the cost of ownership (totex) of our operating assets.
We currently use a number of computer based systems to help ensure the efficiency and accuracy of our work. As well as the routine of inputting data and generating reports, the engineer will be expected to look to continuously improve the systems and identify opportunities for new or better systems.
We currently use a number of computer based systems to help ensure the efficiency and accuracy of our work. As well as the routine of inputting data and generating reports, the engineer will be expected to look to continuously improve the systems and identify opportunities for new or better systems.
Driving licence required
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.